Overview

• A 22-pound chest containing $10,000—half in gold—was buried in San Francisco by an anonymous group as part of a self-funded treasure hunt.
• The hunt was announced on May 13 via a Reddit post featuring a pirate-style map and cryptic clues tied to local landmarks.
• The treasure was discovered within 11 hours near Mount Sutro Open Space Preserve by a Reddit user who described himself as a 'value investor & tech guy from Europe.'
• Organizers, who remain anonymous, confirmed the find and plan to explain the clues while expressing interest in arranging future hunts.
• The event, inspired by the lore of treasure hunting, captivated the public and leveraged San Francisco's landmarks for a playful, unsanctioned adventure.